coblation vs somnoplasty

[waker]

Anybody had any experinces with either one of these for turbinate reduction?

[waker]

once again I'm scheduled for turb/septoplasty thrursday. I have a deviated septum and always had trouble breathing through my nose. I've been considering getting somno or coblation instead of traditional surgery. If anyone has had any of these please respond. I don't know how long i can miss work and it seems that for the traditonal surgery i'm gonna miss at least 2 weeks. Help please

[nolajoe]

Had Somnoplasty, three treatments 5 years ago, But it was aimed at my palate for snoring reduction..Had minor improvement, but same level of snoring came back later..This is what I understand(via my ENT) that happens with any tissue treated with somnoplasty..He recommends the surgical turbinate reduction..Just my experience with the palate, haven't had the turbinate procedure yet..

[AnrkeyGrrrl]

waker,

I had the turbino/septo plasty combo about 2 months ago - click here for a run down of my surgery http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/message-boards/viewtopic.php?t=11377&start=14

I don't think you'll need to miss 2 weeks of work [unless you want to]. I had surgery on a Thursday - had to stay the night for observation [cause of the OSA] and was home Friday. I returned to work the following Tuesday.

I stopped my pain meds after my nasal splints were removed a week after surgery - they were the biggest cause of my face/nose pain.

Sorry I can't help you with the coblation or somnoplasty - the latter is something my ENT said that I would be a good candidate for and we are exploring this option for my tongue.

Good luck to you,

Michelle in Tacoma

[otis]

I've had three treatments of somnoplasty to reduce my turbonates to no avail. There was breif relief but the condition returned . After the third try, I gave up.

[Andrew]

Hey Otis,

I just had a somnoplasty on my turbinates 17 days ago and the first 10 days were rough ever since then my breathing has gotten better and better. You mention a period of brief relief then your breathing got worse again. How long after your somno did you experience the relief and how long did it last?

Just hoping this relief I am feeling isn't temporary.